Busted lip, skin yellow, canker like sore inside mouth after lip fillers. Is this normal? (Photos)

Question

It's been about 38 hours since I got my lip fillers and I knew they were gonna be sore and swollen and bruised but when I woke up this morning, most pain was gone which is great. I looked in the mirror and my left side has like yellow crust/skin It looks like someone busted my lip. On the outer on my lips I'm also getting pimple like things with puss and on the inside of my mouth, a HUGE canker like sore. All taking place on only the left side. Right side is fine

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Generally these issues settle down pretty quickly.  I do recommend getting assessed by your injector.  They should care.  If not, please find an injector who does.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

meganrenee96.   Sorry you are having this problem, but hard to tell from your photos exactly what is happening.  Filler may be too superficial, or you may have developed canker sore, related or unrelated to the procedure.  See your doctor ASAP, and if doctor not a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist, think about a second opinion. Good luck!

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  Unfortunately your pictures demonstrate a narrow view of your lips and mouth and I would recommend seeing your injector for an evaluation.  It would be early to have developed a canker sore so most likely the filler is the cause.  Filler may have been placed too close to the skin surface resulting in a palpable/visible deposit. As for your skin I would recommend application of a thick emollient like Aquaphor until you see your injector.  Best wishes.

Kouros Azar, MD · Answer

You need to be evaluated in person by your injector. This could be a herpes outbreak which is easy to treat or something more serious. Either way, it isn't something that can be evaluated online.

Vilma Di Maria, MBBS · Answer

This need to be assessed as soon as possible by your injector. There are the occasional times that the filler can be injected into an artery and block it. The symptoms tend to be pain and pustule formation. The so called rash can look like an infection  but needs to be treated seriously. Your injected just needs to use hyalase to unblock it.
I am not trying to scare you as this can be reversed. It just needs immediate attention.

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